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The successful candidate will be reporting to Chief Procurement Officer, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Drive a focus on procurement strategic planning through influencing and facilitating the development of future strategic directions of the procurement department.
• Monitor macro and micro-economics conditions, legislation, competition, market sentiment and the industry to regularly assess the impact and relevance of Procurement Strategy on ACSA.
• Anticipate and plan for circumstances that may influence the development and implementation of the departmental business plans.
• Develop and lead an effective demand planning capability which supports forecasting, budgeting and integrated business planning.
• Develop integrated tactical procurement services and solutions to enable the airports to operate effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, governance, policies, procedures, standards and sound business practice to meet business and operation management standards.
• Guide the implementation of an effective procurement strategy and the establishment of a Procurement Centre of Excellence.
• Drive effective supply chain management practices at ACSA sites by embedding standardisation, strategic sourcing practices and effective management of working capital in respect of inventory practices.
• Oversee the Management of IT and master data related projects for procurement.
• Creating a talent management process in collaboration with HR to ensure that the right resources are in place.
• Forecast deviations and take short, medium and long-term proactive action.

Technical Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required: 

• Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Supply Chain Management / Commerce / Accounting / Administration or Law is essential
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in MCOM, MBA / MBL / LLM or Commercial Law is advantageous.
• Accreditations with Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (MCIPS) or SAPICS is recommended.
• 8 years’ operational experience in strategic sourcing is essential
• 4 years Management experience in middle management is essential
•  Valid Code B drivers’ licence